For some patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) ...

The last two decades have seen an increase in the use of biological over mechanical heart valve replacements. However, while ...

Every year, more than 5 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with heart valve disease, but this condition has no ...

Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research led by the University of Bristol ...

Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research has found.

Edwards Lifesciences beat analysts' estimate for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its artificial heart valves and other medical devices.

A 3D endoscopic camera developed about six years ago has made minimally invasive surgery more accessible for Rochester-area ...

Despite guideline recommendations, the use of bioprosthetic heart valves has surpassed mechanical valves, but data from a large surgical database may lead to a reassessment of that practice.

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.